The Montreal Canadiens have secured a place in the Eastern Conference Finals after defeating the Buffalo Sabres in a dramatic Game 7 showdown. Their next challenge is against the Carolina Hurricanes, marking the beginning of an exciting matchup in the spring 2026 playoffs.
Eastern Conference Finals Schedule: Canadiens vs Hurricanes
The series kicks off on Thursday evening, May 21, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh. Teams will have a tight schedule, with little rest between games.
Game Schedule
- Game 1: Thursday, May 21 in Raleigh at 20:00
- Game 2: Saturday, May 23 in Raleigh at 19:00
- Game 3: Monday, May 25 in Montreal at 20:00
- Game 4: Wednesday, May 27 in Montreal at 20:00
- Game 5: Friday, May 29 in Raleigh at 20:00 (if necessary)
- Game 6: Sunday, May 31 in Montreal at TBD (if necessary)
- Game 7: Tuesday, June 2 in Raleigh at 20:00 (if necessary)
The Canadiens will host games three and four, set for May 25 and May 27 respectively. If the series requires additional games, matchups are scheduled for May 29, May 31, and June 2.
All Eastern Conference Finals games will be broadcast on TVA Sports, ensuring fans don’t miss any of the action.
